1867
Portrait of Eugène Coppens de Fontenay
James-Jacques-Joseph TissotFrench, 1836 - 1902
Before he left for England in 1871, Tissot was one of the most sought-after portraitists of chic Paris society, partly due to his skill for placing his haughty sitters in lavish settings suggestive of wealth and sophistication. This portrait shows the president of the exclusive Jockey Club in Paris.
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Pre-Visit Guide: Renaissance to Modern (Grades 4–12)
This lesson provides a chronological look at European artistic styles from the Renaissance to today. Students consider the strengths and challenges of each period, and evaluate their reactions to each style.
Pre-Visit Guide: Renaissance to Modern (Grades 4–12)
This lesson provides a chronological look at European artistic styles from the Renaissance to today. Students consider the strengths and challenges of each period, and evaluate their reactions to each style.